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Get Creative in the New Year!

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Artistic Wellness Workshop

We all have it. It's a flash of genius, a light bulb idea, a creative talent or breakthrough concept that will change our lives and, ultimately, humanity.

The Artistic Wellness Workshop is an 4-week program designed to assist creative people with completing their creative projects and deadlines. The program will utilize yoga, breathing techniques, meditation and goal setting to establish patterns and routines for success.

In this workship participants will learn to: face distraction; prolong concentration; stimulate perseverance; face fears, create balance, priotize schedule, maintain authenticity, and enjoy the art of revising.

The info session for this upcoming webinar will take place on Feb. 2nd at 1pm.  Class will start on Feb 9th at 1pm.  Please email ilovemytemple@gmail.com if you would like more information.  





Enjoy this wonderful video by author Elizabeth Gilbert and get inspired.  

Pilates and yoga benefit men, too | ajc.com

I am going to keep recruiting. Come on men. Yoga rocks!

Pilates and yoga benefit men, too | ajc.com

Warrior III

Virabhadrasana III
(veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna)

Balance is one of the most wonderful things. However, if you don't practice balance you lose it. It was believed by many of our ancient yoga sages that lack of balance makes for poor posture which causes the belly to protrude and the mind to be sluggish. Neither of this things sounds like a recipe for good health. So how do we confront our balance head on? One of the best ways is to give your best effort to your balance poses. A good way to do that is with Warrior III.


Benefits
I love that yoga has poses which offer your body & mind so many wonderful benefits & Warrior III is no exception. This pose strengthens the ankles and legs. It also strengthens the shoulders and back muscles and if you are looking for strong abs this is the pose for you. Warrior III improves balance and posture.

Getting in and out of Warrior III

Note: You can do this pose near a wall if you need additional support.

1. Stand at the back end of your mat. Inhale bringing the hands to up over your head. Step forward on your right foot and lift your left foot off the ground. Fully engage your left leg as if you are standing on it.

2. Exhale and lower your chest towards the floor. You want to keep your leg in line with your side body. Make sure you keep your hips even. Keep your belly pulled in tight.

3. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

4. Inhale lift your chest and lower the leg back to the floor. Repeat on the other side.

Fly Like the Eagle

Eagle Pose
Garudasana

(gah-rue-DAHS-anna)


My first encounter with Eagle pose was in a Hot Yoga class many moons ago. I had know idea what I was in for and why wrapping my body around itself was even beneficial. All I remember thinking about was the heat and the question swirled in my head about why am I even doing this to myself....lol I am sure many of my students can soo relate.

Now that I am a little more seasoned I, of course, love this pose! I see it helping my students that suffer from sciatic and arthritis. I feel that opening across my shoulders when I am in the pose and know my shoulders would thank me if they could. Eagle has help my ankles get much stronger than in my running and aerobic days. So, let's explore the Eagle pose.


Benefits
Eagle pose strengthens and stretches the ankles and calves. You also get an amazing stretch in your upper back and shoulders as well as your hips and thighs. Eagle improves your concentration and improves your balance. It offers circulation into your major joints (ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and wrists) which counters swelling and arthritis. It also a great therapy for asthma, sciatica and lower back pain.

Getting in and out of Eagle Pose

1. Stand tall in Tadasana (Mountain Pose).

2. Inhale reach the arms out at shoulder height.

3. Reach the right arm out front and then stack the left arm on top. Bend the elbows so the backs of the hands face one another and then bring your palms together. Keep the elbows at shoulder height. Thumbs should face your face.

4. Inhale lift your head and chest. Exhale sit into Chair Pose. Tuck your tailbone underneath you.

5. Lift the right leg up and over the left leg. Squeeze the thighs in towards one another and wrap the foot around to the back of the leg. If you are unable to wrap the foot around then bring your big toe down next to your ankle.

6. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Breathe.

7. Release and repeat on the other side.


Find your inner eagle and soar through this pose. As always your body will thank you.

Top Photo: Akilah Richards of Execumama @ Sweet Water Wellness Center.

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